Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 18-24

For the past eight years, Campagni Auto Group’s Carson City Toyota has been a consistent supporter of local students' pursuit of higher education. This commitment to the community shines through in Campagni Auto Group's ongoing scholarship initiatives, which provide vital financial assistance to deserving students year after year.

It seems like every month has several dedicated causes attached to it. April is national child abuse awareness month, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Lyon County Human Services, DCFS, Juvenile Probation, the District Attorney’s Office and other groups works diligently, on a daily basis in an attempt to prevent child abuse and neglect.

National Take Back events offer safe ways to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs.

As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC), AmeriCorps members with HCC, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the Storey County Sheriff’s Office will come together to host drop off locations for unneeded medications in Virginia City, Dayton and Silver Springs.

No needles will be accepted at these sites.

Much colder temperatures with bouts of gusty wind, valley rain and Sierra snow are expected overnight into Friday around Carson City, Carson Valley and surrounding counties, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will warm slightly Saturday and Sunday.

The highly anticipated 2024 Carson-Tahoe Home Show is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, through Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Carson Mall Shopping Center located on South Carson Street in Carson City.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to deny the liquor license application appeal of Remedy’s Bar, upholding a previous denial by the liquor hearing’s officer.

Carson City has a new mayor. At least for the day.

On Thursday during the Board of Supervisors meeting, Carson City resident Charlee Dobson was sworn in as Junior Mayor for a Day by Justice of the Peace Kristin Luis.

The Carson Fly Fishing Club is holding a Tie-A-Thon on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The purpose of the this event is to tie flies for the High Sierra Fly Casters to use in their programs. All Fly Tiers are Invited. A sandwich lunch and raffle will take place.

The State Public Works Division announced the launch of a comprehensive tree inventory project on the capitol grounds in Carson City that began March 25.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Smokey, a lovable and sociable 6-year-old male dog who adores spending time outdoors, whether it’s going for walks or playing in the yard.

One of two suspects has been arrested in a case involving a series of commercial burglaries in March on East William Street, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office detective.

Piers and docks around Lake Tahoe are a precious commodity, and many local fishing and boating businesses are trying to find new, and more economical, ways for their customers to board their vessels.

The Division of Child and Family Services, Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services, invites the community to participate in the second annual Walk Us Home 5K for Foster Homes on April 27 in Carson City.

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play promoted by the National Parks Trust. This year, the event will be hosted on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Mills Park. Kids to Parks Day will include many outdoor activities for kids and families including the third annual Jr Park Ranger Olympics. There will also be food and music!